November is a time when we're reminded of so many things to be thankful for. At The Ireland Funds, we're thankful for the incredible support you give which helps us work with hundreds of projects each year including WOMEN'STEC. We've helped them change women's lives with career training in non-traditional paths, enabling women to dream bigger and accomplish things they never knew were possible.

Your support is providing hundreds of women with new job skills and a new sense of pride.

Irish Chamber Orchestra

Thanks to you, we're helping the Irish Chamber Orchestra deliver weekly lessons to children in underserved areas of Limerick who would otherwise not have access to musical education.

"Our education initiatives serve as an enduring beacon of light beaming into otherwise forgotten communities. While the programmes take the form of free music lessons to over 400 children and young people, their transformative power lies in encouraging the children to lift their heads beyond the four corners of their communities and see a whole new world of possibility waiting for them."

PeacePlayers

Thanks to you, we've enabled PeacePlayers to bring thousands of young people together in Northern Ireland to connect and play together without traditional barriers.

"We are truly grateful for this grant from the Heart of the Community Fund and are delighted to continue our partnership with The Ireland Funds. With this support, PeacePlayers will provide young people from diverse backgrounds across Northern Ireland with opportunities for regular contact through playing basketball and learning together. This will help create the next generation of peacemakers."

Sanctuary Runners

Thanks to you, we're helping Sanctuary Runners promote solidarity through sport across 22 counties as they connect asylum-seekers and refugees with local people in their community to run together. Friendships are formed and community is strengthened.

"Our dream of creating a Global Solidarity Run would not be possible without the support of The Ireland Funds. Your backing allows us to be innovative, bold, passionate, and successful. It enables us to deliver not just for one day, but for years to come, and truly be at the heart of all communities."

Boston Gala

Monday, November 4, 2024

We welcomed over 650 guests to The Westin Copley Place to celebrate The Ireland Funds 43rd Boston Gala. Ronald P. O’Hanley, Chairman and CEO of State Street was honored with The Ireland Funds Distinguished Leadership Award. A special tribute was made to the late Jack Connors, beloved Boston business leader, philanthropist and Board Director of The Ireland Funds America. The evening’s Guest of Honor was Massachusetts Governor, the Honorable Maura Healey.

Chicago Dinner

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The Ireland Funds 40th Annual Chicago Dinner Gala was a milestone celebration held at The Four Seasons. The event honored Steve Cahillane, Chairman, President and CEO of Kellanova with The Ireland Funds Distinguished Leadership Award and Fr. Tom Hurley, VP of Advancement and Ministry at Marist High School Chicago with The Ireland Funds Humanitarian Award.

San Francisco Women in Leadership Luncheon

Friday, December 6, 2024

Join the waitlist for our sold-out Women in Leadership Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel as we celebrate the philanthropic, business, and leadership accomplishments of women in the US and Ireland, featuring Sarah Friar, Chief Financial Officer at OpenAI, Amy Roberti, Head of Public Policy for the Americas and Global Tax Policy at Stripe; and Lorraine Twohill, Chief Marketing Officer at Google as Honored Guest Speakers.

Boston Young Leaders Holiday Celebration

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Join us for a holiday celebration as we wrap up a wonderful year of The Ireland Funds’ vital work across Boston and the island of Ireland.

The Palm Beach Emerald Isle Ball - Thursday, February 13, 2025

The San Francisco Gala - Friday, March 7, 2025

The Boston Young Leaders St. Patrick's Celebration - Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The Washington DC National Gala - Thursday, March 13, 2025

The New York Gala - Thursday, May 1, 2025